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1941-2025
Judith (Rhode) Ryan, 83, of Danbury, wife of Delaney W. Ryan, died on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Ryan was born in Bridgeport, CT on December 10, 1941, the daughter of the late John Rhode and the late Lilliam (Borgen) Kingsley. An area resident sice the age of 5, she attended local schools and graduated from Danbury High School with the Class of 1959.
Mrs. Ryan had operated the former Danbury Building and Lumber Company located on Crosby Street, Danbury.
In addition to her husband "Del", she is survived by a brother John Rhode, six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ryan was predeceased by her first husband Harold J. Hibbard.
Funeral services will take place on Friday morning, October 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9 Granville Ave., Danbury.
Burial will folllow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends will be received in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Regional Hospice, 30 Milestone Rd., Danbury 06810.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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janice webb
October 9, 2025
JUDIE YOU WERE A VERY SPECIAL AND CARING PERSON. I WORKED MANY YEARS WITTH YOU AT DANBURY BUILDING AND LUMBER. WE HAD M,ANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER AND WENT THRIUGH GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. YOU AREE IN GODS HANDS.GOD BLESS YOU . LOVE JANICE WEBB.
Stephen Grouse
October 8, 2025
May God give you strength at this time. All our love to you
Sharon Hoyt
October 7, 2025
Dear Del,
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. Judith was a lovely person, and I know exactly what you are going through. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Sharon Hoyt
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